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Hillwood, the grand estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, sits on 25 acres overlooking Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington DC. Along with a world renowned collection of Russian and French decorative arts, Hillwood also features extensive gardens and special exhibitions.

We took an uber from downtown DC to get away from the big museums for a day. There was a lovely group of ladies serving as docents, we were able to tour the house with one of them. Amazing collection of Russian artifacts, delicious porcelain, and interesting facts about the family. Glad we searched it out. The grounds were also...
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My daughter and her partner live in DC but did not know about this gem. It is the former residence of Marjorie Merriweather Post and is a beautiful combination of home/museum and gardens. The collections of furniture, porcelain, crystal, tapestries and Fabrege eggs are wondrous. For me the highlight was the enormous greenhouse with 2000 orchids!!

Hillwood is among my favorite places to take my visitors to the DC area - especially those who have already seen many of the staples: monuments, Smithsonians, etc.-- because I never tire of seeing both the "old" exhibits and the new ones. Flowers and plants are kept beautifully in the green house and walking the grounds is a special treat...
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Admittedly there are lots of things to see in DC. But, this place is, in my mind, a must see. The artwork is amazing. The story of Hillwood and its owner is amazing as well.
We visited with my second grader grand-daughter. We got her the audio tour which she greatly enjoyed. I think for young children the narration adds...
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Step back in time and see how the ultra rich lived and spent their money! Loved peeking into the lifestyles of the rich and famous and learned European history through the collection of decorative arts and furnishings. I told all my Facebook friends because this is a must do day trip from my area. I plan on going back with...
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Everyone should make the trip out to Hillwood, both DC locals and visitors alike. The grounds are a mile walk from the Van Ness Metro station, set in a beautiful, settled part of the city. Go on a nice day, as you'll want to spend as much time inside the mansion as outside strolling the grounds.
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This was the home of Marjorie Meriwether Post that she remodeled to eventually be a museum for her various collections. The furniture is gorgeous, every piece in each of her collections such as China, snuff boxes, figurines, Jade trees, vases, the list goes on and on are exquisite, and the artwork is just beautiful. She has a fabulous painting of...
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Hillwood is a hidden gem in Georgetown. The home of Marjorie Merriweather Post is filled with so much beauty. The tour includes her entire home. There are the Faberge eggs she bought during a bad economic time for Russia. There is a private movie room, her bedroom and dressing room, down to the kitchen and dumb waiters. The grounds are...
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